DÁIL QUESTIONS 2014

April 2, 2014Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will detail the means test carried out by the Legal Aid Board for persons who are seeking their services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Reply from Minister for Justice Alan Shatter: I wish to refer the Deputy to the Civil Legal Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996-2013 which set out the basis concerning financial eligibility for civil legal aid.

Information concerning financial eligibility is also available on the Legal Aid Board's website and may be accessed via this link: http://www.legalaidboard.ie/lab/Publishing.nsf/Content/How_do_I_qualify.